Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,136.68, 588,101.82 and 244,911.84
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 426,136.68, 588,101.82 and 244,911.84 is: 337,997.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
426,136.68 : 588,101.82 = 244,911.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
426,136.68/588,101.82 = 244,911.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
426,136.68x = 588,101.82 × 244,911.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
426,136.68x = 144,033,094,678.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,033,094,678.48/426,136.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,997.41
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